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Recent Obituaries in Frederick, Maryland
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Frederick, Maryland area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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William Maxwell Souder
May 18, 2023
William Maxwell Souder, born January 29, 2004 in Frederick, Maryland, passed away after a hard fought battle with Leukemia on May 18, 2023.
Max’s youth was cut short by his cancer diagnosis on January 16, 2019. Treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore, Maryland, Max persevered through almost 3.5 years of cancer treatment, and ‘Rang the Bell’...
Barbara Kathleen Klipp
May 16, 2023
Barbara Kathleen Johnson Klipp, 91, of Frederick, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 surrounded by her family at the Somerford House. Born in Union Bridge, MD on December 14, 1931 to the late Ira D. and Juanita V. (nee Shifler) Johnson. She was the beloved wife to the late Kenneth E. Klipp.
Barbara is survived by; her...
Mary M. Smith
May 13, 2023
Mary Edna Catherine Michael Smith, 86, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born September 18, 1936, in Berkeley Springs, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Cecil Michael and Maxine Virginia Hovermale.
She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Shepherd University. Upon graduation from...
Dustin Robert Crummitt
May 12, 2023
With heavy hearts we regret to inform you that Dustin Robert Crummitt, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2023 at the age of 25. Dustin is survived by his mother, Debra Lynn Summers-Crummitt, his brothers and extended family, Calvin Wayne Summers, Gregory Allen Summers, Blayne Allen Summers, Tabitha King, his grandfather Gerald Miller, and His grandmother Bonnie Miller. He is...
Irving W. Thomas
May 12, 2023
Friends of IRVING WENNER THOMAS are invited to gather at the Tabard Inn, 1729 N St. N.W., Washington DC this Saturday, September 30 at noon to celebrate his life and what would have been Irv's 89th birthday. The Tabard Inn was a favorite haunt of him and his wife of 40 years, Kathleen Dooley, a well-respected civil right, and...
Jerry Mongold
May 10, 2023
Jerry Mongold passed away May 10th surrounded by his friends and family.
A lifelong resident of Maryland, Jerry was a fervent admirer of Frederick and loved spending time downtown.
After leaving high school, Jerry trained as a drywall contractor, establishing his own company, before switching careers in his late 30s to move into IT, establishing...
Ruth C. Dredden
May 3, 2023
Ruth C. Dredden, 93, of Frederick, Md., passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born on February 24 1930, she was the daughter of the late Funston Vanyu Collins and Clarabelle Ann Nichols Collins. She was the loving wife of the late George E. Dredden Jr., and beloved mother of George E. Dredden III and wife Marguerite Smith,...
Marcus Leon Gann
Apr 30, 2023
We deeply mourn the loss of Marcus Leon Gann, who was born on December 6, 1945, in Waxahachie, Texas.
Marcus was a beloved husband to Olivia Lambert Gann, with whom, he shared nearly 56 years of happiness. They were married in Fort Worth, Texas. They had two sons, Marcus, Jr. (Marc) and Matthew. Marcus is...
Richard Francis Pearl, Sr.
Apr 30, 2023
Richard Francis Pearl, Sr., 81, of Jefferson, passed unexpectedly on Sunday April 30, 2023. Born in Brunswick, MD, to the late John F. and Geraldine L. (Woods) Pearl. He was the beloved husband to the late JoAnn Pearl.
Richard played in Brunswick’s first little league baseball in the 1950s. He would go on later to coach little...
Joseph Louis Lebherz
Apr 29, 2023
Joseph Louis Lebherz, age 96, died Saturday, April 29th. Born April 11, 1927 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Mary Lescalleet Lebherz of Frederick. He was a graduate of St. John’s High School in Frederick and Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a hospital corpsman...
Ronald Lee Showe
Apr 26, 2023
Ronald Lee Showe died on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland, the city of his birth. He was born to the late Frances May Beall Showe and the late Bernard Thomas Showe. Ronny as is know to many, is survived by his daughter Krystle Russell, devoted sisters; Rose L Rhodes (Gary) also of Frederick, MD. and Joyce D. Roberson...
Evelyn M. Manwiller
Apr 26, 2023
Evelyn (Evie) M. Manwiller, 91, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Homewood at Frederick, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 18, 1931, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Dare Morton and Roberta Dixon Morton (Levy). Evie was the beloved wife of the late Karl S. Manwiller, Jr,...
Kurstin Nicole Drury
Apr 26, 2023
Miss Kurstin N. Drury, 24, of Middletown, was called to Heaven with her family by her side, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her residence. Born October 20, 1998, in Baltimore. She was the daughter of Michael and Valarie (Barnes) Drury. In addition to her parents; she is survived by brother; Todd Drury (Kelly), nephews; Aiden Drury and Tyler Drury, grandfather;...
Alba Maria Bouey
Apr 22, 2023
Alba Maria Adelaide Bouey (Alaimo) died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in Leesburg, VA, on April 22, 2023 at the age of 71. Alba is survived by her children Justine Harget (Buck), Thurmont, MD; Melissa Auldridge (Tim), Leesburg, VA; and Stephen Hess, Jr., (Rachael) Thurmont, MD; her siblings, Emma Alaimo, Montreal, Canada; and Franco Alaimo, Montreal, Canada; and her grandchildren,...
Paula Lynn Hall
Apr 21, 2023
Paula Hall, 59, of Frederick, Maryland, passed on April 21, 2023. Paula was born on April 07, 1964. She was the daughter of the late Charles (Eddie) Cook and Linda Cook and a graduate of Frederick High School. Paula worked in secretarial positions at The Department of Energy and Tate Chrysler (Frederick MD).
Paula is survived by...
Jessie Mary Brashears Oden
Apr 19, 2023
Mrs. Jessie Mary Brashears Oden, 99, of Frederick, passed away on April 19, 2023, at her home. Born on August 20, 1923, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Brashears, Sr. and Mary Margaret Shankle. She was the wife of the late Vernon Leroy Oden.
Jessie worked at Sears in downtown Frederick in her...
Kimberly Larue Murray
Apr 15, 2023
Kimberly Murray (Ingram) of Jefferson, MD passed away April 15 2023. She was born May 12, 1965, in Frederick, MD to Beverly Ingram and the late James Ingram Jr.
Kim started work at the age of 15 at Highs Dairy and graduated from Brunswick High in 1983. She and her mother, Bev, opened and operated Ingram's Diner...
Roger Eugene Rose, Sr.
Apr 14, 2023
Mr. Roger Eugene Rose Sr. 79, of Brunswick, passed away April 14, 2023 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Ruth Dianne (Rhinaman) Rose for 61 years.
Born April 20, 1943 in Clintwood, VA and he was the son of the late George and Olzie Rose.
In addition to his wife, he is...
Kenneth Dale Carter
Apr 13, 2023
Kenneth Dale Carter, 70, of Brunswick, Maryland passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born in Frederick, Maryland on October 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Dale F. and Doris G. (Clark) Carter. He was the husband of Patricia Falls Carter. Ken started school at St. John's in Frederick and graduated from Frederick High School. He achieved...
Idel Breland
Apr 12, 2023
Idel (Del) Breland of Frederick, MD passed away April 12 2023. He was born January 24, 1937 in Wiggins, MS to the union of Bruno and Minnie Breland. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Bill, Katie, and Tillis. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Ann Gartner on May 5, 1984. To this union two...
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